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Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« on: August 06, 2010, 10:09 AM »
 8)
Going to polish everything in sight  :shocked:
Anyone recommend a simple home resto kit for alloy and chrome parts or any other decent metal polish?
Used to be a bit of a Duraglit abuser as a kid  :LolLolLolLol:
« Last Edit: August 06, 2010, 10:12 AM by sweetbeats™ »

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2010, 10:13 AM »
I'm just getting back into all this and i'm halfway through a resto on an SR stem and my one tip for alloy is lots and lots of different grades of wet and dry and a nice flat surface and patience, lots of patience, couple of cans of stella help the process go smoothly!

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2010, 10:23 AM »
Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off  ;)
Going to start on simple stuff like stripping brakes and buffing them up-be cool to see parts get a new lease of life instead of laying around in a pile of junk.

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2010, 10:51 AM »
Polishing is yesterdays news, rattle cans are where it's at

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2010, 10:52 AM »
Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off  ;)

 ;D  ;D
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did  ::)  :-X
Hopefully it comes back Square  :-\ and not looking like a DK Mini  ::)  :D

 :coolsmiley:

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2010, 10:55 AM »
Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off  ;)

 ;D  ;D
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did  ::)  :-X
Hopefully it comes back Square  :-\ and not looking like a DK Mini  ::)  :D

 :coolsmiley:
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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2010, 10:58 AM »
Polishing is yesterdays news, rattle cans are where it's at

...and TIPPEX  ;)  :LolLolLolLol:
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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2010, 11:04 AM »
Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off  ;)

 ;D  ;D
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did  ::)  :-X
Hopefully it comes back Square  :-\ and not looking like a DK Mini  ::)  :D

 :coolsmiley:
:LolLolLolLol:



Is there a Machine Mart near you?  These drill mounted kits are sweet.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/2178-hobby-polishing-set

The website is saying 'discontinued' but I saw them in my local branch quite recently so I don't know what's up with that.  Not bad for a smidge over a tenner and no need to send anymore gear to the soap-bar king.  :LolLolLolLol:

Neil was right about one thing though.  Peek is better than Autosol.  A bit late seeing as you've bought some.  :crazy2:
« Last Edit: August 06, 2010, 11:05 AM by ozone »

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2010, 11:04 AM »
Artex for that Gnarly Street Rider Look  ???

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2010, 11:08 AM »
Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off  ;)

 ;D  ;D
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did  ::)  :-X
Hopefully it comes back Square  :-\ and not looking like a DK Mini  ::)  :D

 :coolsmiley:
:LolLolLolLol:



Is there a Machine Mart near you?  These drill mounted kits are sweet.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/2178-hobby-polishing-set

The website is saying 'discontinued' but I saw them in my local branch quite recently so I don't know what's up with that.  Not bad for a smidge over a tenner and no need to send anymore gear to the soap-bar king.  :LolLolLolLol:

Neil was right about one thing though.  Peek is better than Autosol.  A bit late seeing as you've bought some.  :crazy2:

Cool will try Both of them  :)

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2010, 11:22 AM »
 :) Autosol is pretty good though,my teeth have never been whiter... :daumenhoch:

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2010, 11:25 AM »
:) Autosol is pretty good though,my teeth have never been whiter... :daumenhoch:

Does it work on rockets  :buck2:

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2010, 12:00 PM »

Does it work on rockets  :buck2:

I always polish my rocket  :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2010, 12:02 PM »

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2010, 12:33 PM »
The white one off the bay this morning I was interested in it   :-[

Nice pick up if it is   :'(

 :LolLolLolLol:

The seller said it was bought painted so it only needs hit with stripper then a very very light polish and it will be like a new one with the machined finish if it's done right.    :daumenhoch:

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2010, 12:41 PM »
The white one off the bay this morning I was interested in it   :-[

Nice pick up if it is   :'(

 :LolLolLolLol:

The seller said it was bought painted so it only needs hit with stripper then a very very light polish and it will be like a new one with the machined finish if it's done right.    :daumenhoch:

Looks a minter under it's white coat....should polish up pretty easy.
If I strip the paint will it polish by hand.....with......wait for it................AUTOSOL?

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2010, 12:56 PM »
Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off  ;)


Although that is exactly what you will get returned, one Pro Neck minus the stamp.

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2010, 12:58 PM »
Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off  ;)


Although that is exactly what you will get returned, one Pro Neck minus the stamp.
:LolLolLolLol:

 :-[

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2010, 01:05 PM »
The white one off the bay this morning I was interested in it   :-[
Nice pick up if it is   :'(
 :LolLolLolLol:
The seller said it was bought painted so it only needs hit with stripper then a very very light polish and it will be like a new one with the machined finish if it's done right.    :daumenhoch:
Looks a minter under it's white coat....should polish up pretty easy.
If I strip the paint will it polish by hand.....with......wait for it................AUTOSOL?

I reckoned so, if you want to keep the machined finish defo do it by hand lightly using autosol or maybe even brasso as it's not as abrasive.

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #19 on: August 06, 2010, 02:13 PM »
Think autosol is a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it....not that I go putting autosol on me toast.

It's good stuff but I get a reaction from it and makes me feel sick :buck2:

As an alternative I use astonish which is an oven type cleaner (found it in the mrs drawers lol!!.......the ones in the kitchen).
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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #20 on: August 06, 2010, 02:15 PM »
Want it like mirror finish it's the same stem as this but with it's white powder coat.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230502497038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2010, 02:34 PM »
Want it like mirror finish it's the same stem as this but with it's white powder coat.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230502497038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

nooooooo   :(

 :LolLolLolLol:

you need the proper kit to do a mirror finish

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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #22 on: August 06, 2010, 02:35 PM »
That is why Neil is doing it  :)
Want it proper mirror blinged  :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley: :coolsmiley:


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Re: Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years
« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2010, 02:39 PM »
 ???
 :LolLolLolLol:
DICOME
« Last Edit: August 06, 2010, 02:49 PM by sweetbeats™ »

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